Which is the following is a correct example of interrelatedness?
A)Wolves reintroduced → coyotes decline → rodents decline → willows increase
B)Wolves reintroduced → elk decline → willows increase → beavers increase
C)Wolves reintroduced → coyotes decline → rodents increase → foxes decrease
D)Wolves reintroduced → elk decline → willows increase → beavers increase → water flow stays the same

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The reintroduction of wolves leads to a decline in elk populations, which in turn allows willow populations to increase because they are not being overgrazed. The increase in willows provides more habitat and food for beavers, leading to an increase in beaver populations. This is a classic example of a trophic cascade, where the introduction or removal of a top predator causes significant changes throughout the ecosystem.

Which Is the Following Is a Correct Example of Interrelatedness